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2 bedroom apt in Edinburgh
Apartment • Edinburgh Scotland United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
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Listed May 2023
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General overview
Modern 2 bedroom flat just outside the city centre. This was my first home that I lived in for 13 years so holds sentimental value!
The flat is now completely clear of any personal items and is used when I stay in Edinburgh (I live in Midlothian now) or for family to come and visit.
Pictures will be updated shortly as it’s just being fully repainted. There are dining chairs…I just had taken photos before they arrived!
The space
The main bedroom has a king sized bed, bedside tables and fitted wardrobe with plenty of space. There’s also a chest of drawers.
The smaller bedroom has a small double bed (120cm). This is really only suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children. I don’t recommend it for 2 normal sized adults although I will leave that to your discretion. It has been used for this but personal choice! Also plenty of storage space in here with drawers and a fitted wardrobe, as well as a work desk and chair so could be used an an office if you’re travelling and working remotely.
There’s a large living/dining room with TV with smart features. Dining table for 4.
The kitchen is small but has everything you’ll need for your stay. No coffee machine as worktop space is limited but probably happy to provide one if you wanted (I know coffee is essential to some people!)
The bathroom has a bath and shower over.
Free parking on street and in residential parking area behind the building.
Unlimited high speed wifi.
The flat will be made up with all bed linen and a supply of towels. There will be a couple toilet rolls, hand soap, washing liquid…all the essentials really. As it’s not my main residential home it won’t have cooking essentials of any kind unless there’s some leftover in the cupboards.
Guest access
1st floor, no lift so not wheelchair accessible. I’m not overly keen on same day changeovers but if it ends up like that then I’ll arrange an arrival time with you. I will either meet you at the flat, or depending on time of arrival it might be my husband.
Features
Washer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Garden / yard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Family
Romantic
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Luxury
City
Beach
Culture
Last minute
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
Located in the Restalrig area, it’s a normal residential area of Edinburgh but quite close to city centre. You can walk (under 30 minutes to Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace) or there’s also an amazing bus service. There’s a local supermarket round the corner (or large one which I prefer a little further…15 minute walk). There’s also a local Greggs bakery.
Getting to my home
If coming by plane or train and have luggage with you I’d just recommend getting a taxi. They’re not expensive and will get you her relatively quickly.
If wanting to take public transport it will take around 1 hour and you would get the Airlink 100 to Princes Street then a local bus straight to the flat. The flat is at the opposite side of the city to the airport so you’d travel through town.
A bus would also take you directly from the train station to the flat in under 15 minutes.
Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport
Getting around
You could walk everywhere if you wanted. It’s under 30 minutes to the bottom of Royal Mile or under 45 minutes to Edinburgh Castle.
If you’re not a fan of walking (Edinburgh is a fairly hilly city!) then there’s buses that take you everywhere!
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Happy to give advice on local travel. Can meet up where possible, if the schedule with my baby allows!
Feedback
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We had a lovely stay for the Edinburgh fringe festival. The flat is 5-10mins from the centre of Edinburgh and is modern and spotless. Perfect for anyone wishing to visit Edinburgh! Thankyou so much for letting us stay! -
Lisa really helped my family and I get out of a pinch when the other home we were staying in had mold. We did a lovely three day globe exchange in one of her apartments in Edinburgh, not this particular listing and it was perfect for our needs. She and her husband were super responsive and took care of us with a last minute notice the apartment was centrally located, and had everything that we needed. Edinburgh is an amazing city, and I highly recommend visiting. Thank you so much Lisa for your help and taking great care of us :).
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Lisa
My family are me (Lisa, 37), my husband (Martin, 42) and daughter (Indie, 2). Will also potentially travel with my parents (in their 60s).
As we would be travelling with a young child I won’t be able to consider really far away destinations at the moment or those that would require significant travel from an airport or multiple flights to reach you from Edinburgh.
Actively looking to spend globes on:
UK or European city centre for February (3-7 nights between 10-17th)
UK or European city centre for Easter holidays sometime possibly (shorter stay as need to be in Edinburgh 6th and 13th April).
UK breaks anytime but ideally within 3 hours of Edinburgh/Midlothian by car, train or plane.
A week in Spain for my parents in June 2024.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"Open to short stays with easy travel from Edinburgh (under 3 hour drive) or direct flight and close to airport and centre of town."
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